How to Pronounce "roof"
word
/ˈɹuf/
roof
/ɹˈuːf/
roof
Definition
The roof is the top covering of a building that protects it from rain, sun, and other weather. It can also mean the inside upper surface of a room in some contexts, though that is more often called the ceiling.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹuf/
British English
/ɹˈuːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
roof
UK
roof
Listen in Context
The rain is falling on the roof.
There is snow on the roof.
We need to fix the roof.
We heard something moving around on the roof last night.